Republic Square (Republic Square)

The square was built by the decision of the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan Dinmukhamed Kunayev, because of the population growth of the city and Lenin Square could not accommodate all the inhabitants of the city in major festival events.

This area opened in 1980 as Brezhnev Square (after Leonid Brezhnev) in honor of the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It became the main square of the capital of Kazakhstan and until the collapse of the Soviet Union. This place used to take place important events of the city such as celebrations, festivals, military parades, rallies ... The area has many trees, especially in 1981, there were more than 70 Tien Shan trees. first planted along the main walkway area of the square.

Every year, on March 22, thousands of Almaty residents come to the square from morning to midnight to celebrate the national holiday of the vernal equinox - Nauryz. If you have the opportunity to visit Almaty on this special day, you will witness dozens of tents set up to sell food and drink and especially be immersed in the lively atmosphere of concerts and performances. Kazakh famous stars.

Around the square area is the former Presidential Palace, now used as the City Commission along with Akimat House, Independence Monument, Central State Museum and many other influential buildings in the area. This is a check-in, photo-taking place you can choose to stop by after a day of exploring Almaty city.